Group of 77 [to 23 May 2015]
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Statement by H.E. Mr. Kingson J.N. Mamabolo, Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations and Chairman of the Group of 77, on the conclusion of the fifth session of the Post-2015 Developemnt Agenda (New York, 22 May 2015)
… The Group maintains it view that poverty remains the greatest global challenge afflicting developing countries and therefore poverty eradication must remain the overriding objective of the post-2015 development agenda. In dealing with this compelling challenge Member States efforts must be underpinned by Agenda 21, Johannesburg Plan of Action and the Rio principles in particular principle 7, namely Common but Differentiated Responsibilities. The Group reiterates its long- standing view that for developing countries poverty eradication remains the sine qua non for the realization of sustainable development and the realization of the objectives of the post-2015 development agenda. In our view this is the approach that should continue to guide our debate on the post-2015 development agenda….